In Canada, Paterson Grain has been contracted to distribute Canada’s first commercial oilseed aimed primarily at the biofuel industry. The seed, a carinata variety developed for the Praries’ brown soil zone, yielded an oil content of 44 percent. “The commercial introduction of Resonance to the marketplace is the final link in the biojet-fuel value chain […]
In Virginia, Representative Randy Forbes, R-Va, has raised concerns regarding Navy Secretary Ray Mabus’ goals regarding alternative energy usage in the navy. Concerns revolved around the cost of biofuel, which was around $26 a gallon in December when the Navy purchased 450,000 gallons of an algae and cooking oil blend. Forbes was met by dissent […]
In California, Global Industry Analysts has released a report on Soy Chemicals market indicating that the market will reach $13b by 2017. According to the report, biodiesel represents the largest end-user of soy chemicals, while the plastics market offers the largest potential for growth as demand for renewable plastic grows. The US may continue to […]
In Georgia, Vega Biofuels has leased a 90,000 square foot facility in Cordele, Georgia, for its bio-coal manufacturing plant. When completed, the facility will produce green energy bio-coal from timber waste for use in existing coal-fired power plants. Said CEO/Chairman Michael Molen, “This building is bigger than we need initially, but gives us tremendous growth […]
In Minnesota, the BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota released a comprehensive white paper detailing the extent and impact of the advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals industry and providing a roadmap for their continued growth in Minnesota. Minnesota’s mix of natural resources, highly-trained workers, established supply chains and research and development capabilities positions it to be at […]
In Canada, Lignol announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2012. Highlights include a CAD$2.2 million grant from Sustainable Development Technology Canada and an expanding portfolio that now includes 86 patent applications. Lignol is presently one of only a handful of companies with an operational, integrated pilot-scale biorefinery capable […]
In Brazil, Camera Agroalimentos SA is planning an $11 million factory that will produce 15,000 metric tons of sodium methylate a year, a catalyst needed to produce biodiesel. The plant, which will open next year, anticipates the ethanol blending requirements in Brazil to rise to 10% by 2020. Camera is one of Brazil’s largest biodiesel […]
In the EU, consumption of refined glycerol is up 21% according to new BAC report. EU is a significant producer and consumer of refined glycerol and is ranked second globally. In 2010 the EU production of refined glycerol amounted 503,432 tons, increased by 32% year over year. With 51% market share Germany is the major […]
In Vermont, Senator Bernie Sanders voiced his support for a sustainable energy policy that would reduce the likelihood of further wars for oil. He also voiced his support for the actions of the Air Force and Navy in embracing biofuel: “It’s a huge breakthrough. Commercial airlines are looking into this, too — so the implications […]
In Washington, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is planning to develop a major new research facility in Richmond to consolidate its biofuel-focused energy labs. The project is to have an annual budget between $200 and $250 million, 95% of the funding coming from the DOE. The effort is receiving significant pushback from activists against “synthetic biology,” […]
